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3 unusual facts about Darius III


330 BC

Before continuing his pursuit of Darius III, who has retreated into Bactria, Alexander assembles all the Persian treasure and entrusts it to Harpalus, who is to hold it at Ecbatana as chief treasurer.

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Persia: The Persian army of Darius III is made up of a variety of troops, from poorly equipped masses of infantry and archers, to quality cavalry and elite units like the Immortals, as well as mercenaries from Greece and Phrygia.

The fourth and fifth battles are respectively the Battle of Issus and the Battle of Gaugamela against King Darius III of Persia.


333 BC

King Darius III of Persia executes Charidemus, a Greek mercenary leader living in exile in Persia, for criticising preparations taken for the Battle of Issus.


see also

Issus

Battle of Issus, in 333 BC, in which Alexander the Great defeated Darius III